Improved horse-fastener



. as to throw the near 'or the off feet to the outside at will. As a security for the bar its outer end is made to pass through, and is pinned to the roller H, which is lowered for the occasion by removing the pins M, which support the block N in which the roller H is journaled. The pins M being Withdrawn the block assumes the lower-position, as shown in red lines, andthe cross-bar is passed through a mortise in the roller, one ofthe arms being removed for that purpose if it be in the way. The footof the animal yis then fastened by the strap a5 in a secure-manner, and with such a presentation as may be convenient. to the operator.

Fourth. There yet remains to be described the means whereby the animal is laid upon its side for examinationI or"'veterinary treatment. For` this purpose the anim-il is secured to the shutter A, and Vthe-feetA confined by the hobbies and chains, and the straps bb'are cast off at both ends, so Yas to'make the roller H free` of any-other connection with the movingparts, except by means of theropes 0,0 with the upper edge ol' theshutter A. The ropes, as will be seen, pass over the 'roller P, and the bolts at't'hef back of the shutter being withdrawn, the shutter is inclined andgradnally lowered bythe manipulati'onot"the arms of -the rollerro bring the shutter to a. horizontal posit-ion and constitute it an operating-table,

for the veterinarysurgeon for the treatment of such ills as horse-flesh is lleir toor`to which. heissubjected by theqnarrels ol'his superiors.

The operation ol' the machine having been incidentally describedlin connection with the description ofthe several parts, l do notdeeln it necessary to devote any space especially. to that, as it would be a mere repetition, though in closer connection, of what has already been stated. I thinkitnecessary, however, to state that the machine may be-used` for the'purpose of subduing a fractions or fortifying a timid disposition, ala Rarey.

The rear part ofthe framing shown in the drawings isnot necessary when the'device is constructed Within a building, but it would be necessary when in the open air or detached.|

from the Wallof the building.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secureby Letters Patentis,- v

1. lhe falling shutter operated by any suitable lifting and lowering apparatus and furnished with means 'for attachinganimals there to, substantially as and for the purpose described. l i

2. The combination of .the surcingle,-the fore and aft straps, and. the head straps forl attaching the animal-securely in avvertical position, irrespective ofthe devices for prostrating the animal.

3. The combination otl the straps b b with the apron and su rcin gle straps or their equivalents-and the roller H, by means ofI which combined devices the animal may be suspended yfor treatment or discipline.

. 4. The combination ot the straps by which .the body of the horse is secured, t-hosefpertaining to t-he hobbling of the feet, and the crossbar" and strap to which a foot is secured for shoeing, &c.,forming in thisconnection a device for the compulsory acquiescence ofthe animal in the operation of shoeing'o/rother treatment in which such position ot' thelimb 'or foot is desirable.

vTo the above specilication ot'` my .improved general horse fastener I havesigned my name this 28th-day ot' March, 1865.

Witnesses 1 ALEX. A. C. KLAUUKE, C. D. SMITH.

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